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Fitzek Family History

Fitzek Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fitzer, Fitz, Fetzer, Pitzer, Witek, Sitzer, Fitzner, Eitzen, Cizek

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Where is the Fitzek family from?

You can see how Fitzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Fitzek families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fitzek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fitzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fitzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitzek. 25% of Fitzek men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Stock Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Fitzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 72 immigration records available for the last name Fitzek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 215 military records available for the last name Fitzek. For the veterans among your Fitzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fitzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fitzek in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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